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General Forestry => Chainsaws => Topic started by: 22chief-1 on January 09, 2010, 02:39:50 PM

Title: chain sharpner
Post by: 22chief-1 on January 09, 2010, 02:39:50 PM
Thinkng about buying one any suggestions for a home owner who cuts about twenty cords a year  and  likes sharp chains .
Title: Re: chain sharpner
Post by: beenthere on January 09, 2010, 02:52:59 PM
What I use, and like it a lot.  Called a combi gauge, and includes the jig to take the rakers down.
Wrong file shown for this tooth size, as you can see it sets too high on the tooth of this chain that is about worn out.



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Title: Re: chain sharpner
Post by: Kevin on January 09, 2010, 03:37:41 PM
Chief, what make of chain are you using?
Title: Re: chain sharpner
Post by: bandmiller2 on January 10, 2010, 08:23:37 AM
Chief,your a serious wood cutter and I assume your talking about a powered grinder.Your best to stay away from the cheapies the one Origon sells is good but for more bucks you could get a Silvey round grinder that will be your pride and joy and last you several lifetimes.I have the silvey square grinder and like the job it does but if I were doing it again I'g go for the round grinder,makes it easier to touch up the chains with a file when your in the woods.Frank C.
Title: Re: chain sharpner
Post by: DonT on January 10, 2010, 10:37:45 AM
I have an oregon 511AX. I like it so far,bit of a learning curve.I also file alot.
Title: Re: chain sharpner
Post by: 22chief-1 on January 12, 2010, 10:12:12 AM
 :)Anyone have any comments on the oregon bar mounted orf109178  115 volt unit ? :)